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The following is a recipe that I will be adding to my Weight Loss site.  Please enjoy, if you want an more I am more than wiling to post them.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Note: If you miss eggplant parmigiana – well, now you can eat it again.  This is not a quick-to-fix meal, but if you can find the time to do it, you will be rewarded.  Serve with Superb Rolls or Intense Garlic Bread Surprise.

Carbs per serving 9.5 grams of carb.  NUMBER OF SERVINGS:  6.

Ingredients:

2 medium-size eggplants, peeled (about 18 ounces)

4 ounces shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese

5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese (or very thinly sliced)

6 Tablesps tomato paste

1 ½ cups dry white wine

½ cup water

   salt to taste

   freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 eggs, beaten

¾ cup bread crumbs

½ Teasp garlic powder

¼ cup olive oil or coconut oil (more if needed)

4 Tablesps butter (1/2 stick), (optional)

            Butter or oil a 2-quart baking pan or ovenproof casserole dish.  Cut the eggplant into ½-inch-thick slices.  (Read about eggplant on page 220.)  Set out the cheeses and have ready.  Mix the tomato paste with the wine and water; stir into a smooth sauce (you can do this in the blender).  Season with salt and pepper.

            Set out two shallow bowls for the beaten eggs and the bread crumbs.  Mix the crumbs with garlic powder and salt.  Dip each slice of eggplant first in the eggs, then in the bread crumbs.  Coat well.  Put the coated slices on a platter.

            Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat.  Heat the olive oil.  Cook the eggplant slices in the hot oil until golden brown on each side.  Do not crowd the slices; you need to be able to turn them.  Preheat oven to 350ºF when you are about halfway through cooking the eggplant.  Drain eggplant on paper towels.  Transfer the cooked slices to a holding plate until all slices are cooked.  Note that these bread crumbs tend to darken faster than standard bread crumbs.  Reduce heat if needed to keep the slices light golden in color.

            Build the eggplant parmigiana.  Put a layer of eggplant (about half) in the bottom of the casserole dish.  Sprinkle about half of each of the three cheeses over the eggplant slices, but reserve some Parmesan cheese (to taste) for topping the finished casserole.  Pour about half of the sauce over the cheeses.  Add the next layer of eggplant slices and repeat the process.  Pour the rest of the sauce on top.  Sprinkle the casserole with bread crumbs and 1 ounce Parmesan cheese.  Dot with butter.  Bake the casserole, uncovered, for about 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown.

Hi pixiedust. Check out cookthink.com where you can search for recipes with tags such as "low-carb" and "low-fat."  

I found cauliflower to be the magic solution to substitute carb side dishes.

Mashed cauliflower: steam or microwave caluiflowers florets till tender, drain well. Mash or blend, add salt , pepper and fryed onions

Cauliflower "rice": Put raw cauliflower pieces in a food proccesor. Chop until small but not minced. Put in a microwaveable dish and cook till soft, mixing occasionaly. Don't add water, don't overcook. Add salt.

Good Luck!

I swear by low carb deserts that include low-carb fruits (strawberries and raspberries are my favorites) and low-fat yogurt or sour cream. If you have a sweet tooth or if your berries are too tart, try adding some Splenda.

Low-Carb Food List
Posted Aug 24 08 5:52pm

Many people would like to try the low-carb lifestyle, but are very unsure of what foods they can or can't have. It's not really difficult, but may certainly be overwhelming for those who are new to the idea.

Today I'm going to share with you a low-carb shopping list. I've printed this list out and keep it in my recipe binder where I can always reference it. For many of you, this may be old hat. But for those of you who are needing some direction in regards to food choices, I hope this helps.

Keep in mind that none of these food will have breading on them in any form. If you want something breaded, find a low-carb cookbook and try one of the many recipes available. My personal favorite for breading is mixing spices with crushed pork rinds and Parmesan cheese. :0)

Low-Carb Shopping List

Meat

Beef (all kinds)

Pork (all kinds)

Poultry (all kinds)

Wild game (all kinds)

Fish (all kinds)

Shellfish (all except imitation crab meat)

Deli Meat (watch labels - nitrate free is preferable)

Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Cauliflower

Green Beans

Artichokes

Spinach

Asparagus

Jicama

Broccoli

Yellow Squash

Zucchini

Okra

Spaghetti Squash

Onions

Green, Red, Yellow and Orange Bell peppers

Tomatoes (go easy on these as a general rule)

Cucumbers

Bean Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts

Radishes

Celery

Mushrooms

Lettuce

Bok Choy

Cabbage

Greens

Peppers (jalapeño, etc.)

Leeks

Snow Peas

Turnips

Eggplant

Tofu

Pumpkin

Raspberries

Strawberries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Cantaloupe

Lemons

Limes

Dairy

Heavy Whipping Cream

Half & Half

Sour Cream

Cottage Cheese

All hard and soft cheeses

Eggs (why is this considered dairy again?)

real butter

cream cheese

Other Items

*NOTE: Some (not all) of these items MAY cause stalls, so use wisely!

Sugar Free Jell-O

Sugar Free Pudding Mix

Diet Hot Cocoa (read labels)

Coffee

Tea

Water

Diet Soda

Crystal Light (mix is better than pre-made)

Kellogg K2o Protein Water Mix (again, avoid the pre-made)

Sugar Free Kool-Aide

Low-Carb Breads (read labels)

Low-Carb tortillas (read labels)

Sugar Free Chocolates (like ChocoPerfection )

Flax Seed

Nuts

Nut flours

Pork Rinds

Low-Carb shakes and bars

Vital Wheat Gluten

Guar or Xanthium Gum

Coconut Oil

Olive Oil

Stevia

Protein Powders

Splenda

Fiber Fit

True Lemon/Lime/Orange

Davinci or Torani Sugar Free Syrups

Imran

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Here are a bunch of healthy and tasty low carb recipes  

Good luck on your diet.